For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,436 students in 07740, NJ (there are , serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 07740, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07740, NJ are A A Anastasia Elementary School, George L Catrambone and Long Branch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07740 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07740, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07740, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A A Anastasia Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
92 Seventh Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-3396
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-3396
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
George L Catrambone
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Park Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Long Branch High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Indiana Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-7300
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Monmouth Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-7048
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-7048
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Long Branch Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Indiana Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-5533
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-5533
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Law & Public Safety
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-2446
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 229-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
80 Avenel Boulevard
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4150
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4150
Gr: PK-K | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
335 Long Branch Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-4539
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-4539
Gr: PK-K | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
318 Morris Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-3139
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-3139
Gr: PK-K | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
07740, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
192 Garfield Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Gr: K-12
132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07740, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07740, NJ include A A Anastasia Elementary School, George L Catrambone and Long Branch High School.
How many public schools are located in 07740?
9 public schools are located in 07740.
What percentage of students in 07740 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 07740 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07740?
07740 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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